The latest retro iteration of the Air Jordan 2 Retro “Chicago” is finally here. The iconic colorway carries a legacy all on its own in both high- and low-top formats. As expected, “Chicago” is a hot-ticket launch and a faithful rendition of the 1986 shoe that will serve as a satisfying footnote to Jordan Brand’s 2022 holiday lineup. The roundup below puts eyes on this year’s anticipated collaborations with J. Balvin and Union LA and noteworthy cross-over collabs with Off-White, A Ma Maniére and Just Don. It’s interesting to see how the “Chicago” color story has left its imprint on streetwear and the immortal dialogue that shrouds the original 1986 release and, as a closing year addition to Jordan Brand, the OG makeup returns clean and collectible as ever.
Take a look back at the AJ2s that have dominated the Jordan franchise through the years, and find each style on GOAT.
Air Jordan 2 Retro “Chicago”
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Lowest Price: $269 USD
The original 1986 release of “Chicago” encapsulates the legacy and career of Michael Jordan and a moment in time when Jordan Brand strong-armed the NBA to drastically shift its sneaker regulations to accommodate the rise of streetwear at large, harkening back to the 1985 launch of “Bred.” The 2022 take on the coveted silhouette is faithful to the original, with one minor deviation. Atop the tongue, a vibrant red Wings emblem distinctly replaces the familiar Nike Air logo. The medial and lateral panels are enveloped in white, pebbled leather. Minimal contrasted details can be found along the black piping around the tongue and collar, a black midsole equipped with Air technology underfoot and injections of “Varsity Red” at the heel tab and outsole. Finishing touches, like the Nike logo, stamped at the heel, a “23” cloth patch decorating the back of the tongue and black laces unify the beloved color story.
J. Balvin x Air Jordan 2 Retro
Release Date: September 15, 2022
Lowest Price: $220 USD
The ‘Boy from Medellín,’ Colombian reggaeton singer J. Balvin, teamed up with Jordan Brand for one of the franchise’s most eye-catching collaborations of 2022. From the graphic cloud print adorning the counter heel to the geometric topstitching applied to parts of the collar and midfoot, J. Balvin’s reimagined AJ2 is a playful and kitschy embodiment of his personality at large. There’s a lot at play texture-wise: puffy paneling at the midfoot and collar, shiny ripstop interiors and suede components at the tongue. Pops of gray, baby blue and rainbow topstitching bring a sense of depth to the airy creation. To up the ante even more, this AJ2 is replete with glow-in-the-dark Wings branding atop the tongue while Balvin’s smiley face logo decorates the lower base.
A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 2 Retro SP “Airness”
Release Date: June 01, 2022
Lowest Price: $169 USD
Released in June, A Ma Maniére x Jordan Brand’s AJ2 “Airness” is a soft-washed execution that revisits the colorway’s signature crackled leather base. The off-white uppers are adorned with a translucent overlay, which sits atop a black midsole accented by a snakeskin pattern. For added contrast, decorative maroon piping outlines the medial panels, finished with black nylon piping at the collar, black laces and a matching Wings emblem at the tongue. A Ma Maniére branding appears at the back of the heel.
Union LA x Air Jordan 2 Retro SP “Grey Fog”
Release Date: April 15, 2022
Lowest Price: $148 USD
No matter the release, Union LA x Jordan Brand collabs stir the sneaker sphere into a frenzy. The April launch of “Grey Fog” followed suit. One of two sneakers included in the “Future is Now” collection (including the limited colorway “Rattan”), the collaborative “Grey Fog” was introduced to the world in tandem with slides and apparel developed by Chris Gibbs and his team. The collection centers around the idea of utopia while drawing design influence from organizations and professions that usher in change, in this case, taking sartorial inspiration from flight jackets and utility apparel. Within this theme, light gray nylon and suede uppers pop from the contrasting soft blue piping for an overlay effect. The midfoot consists of perforated suede paneling, which gives way to the stylized nylon collar. The laces and tonal Nike Air and “UN/LA” cloth patches at the tongue and along the eyestays reintroduce hits of yellow, and a retro-inspired identification tag hugs the side collar.
Off-White x Air Jordan 2 Retro Low SP “White Varsity Red”
Release Date: November 12, 2021
Lowest Price: $509 USD
The late Virgil Abloh’s 2021 collaboration with Jordan Brand is a visual feat marked by multi-textured overlays and graphic customizations. The base consists of white pebbled leather accented by “Varsity Red” piping and overlays predominantly applied to the midfoot. The cream midsole deploys a graphic motif and semi-translucent inlay to appear as though the midsole is slowly breaking apart with wear. Jordan’s signature adorns the side collar, while an Off-White manufacturing ID dominates the medial panel. The sneakers are equipped with colorblocked laces and the translucent zip-ties wink at sneaker culture as a cheeky finishing touch.
Just Don x Air Jordan 2 Retro “Beach”
Release Date: January 30, 2016
Lowest Price: $604 USD
Don C left his stamp on the AJ2 franchise with the coveted 2015 release of “Cream” and later the luxurious and monochromatic colorway “Beach,” distributed in 2016. “Beach” is a tone-on-tone construction with minimal departure from its sand-toned theme, featuring quilted leather uppers and smooth-grain leather. Camel-toned branding, like the embossed Wings logo at the tongue, is paired with gold-toned Nike branding at the back of the heel and a commemorative golden wings pin draped over the laces. Red “Just Don” and “23” cloth patches, covertly placed as interior accents, add a pinch of color.
Air Jordan 2 Retro Low “Chicago”
Release Date: May 21, 2016
Lowest Price: $192 USD
Launched in 2016, this low-top take on “Chicago” sticks to the basics of its 1987 predecessor. Black, “Varsity Red” and white accents build out the color story, while the midsole is enveloped in jet-black rubber with Air cushioning underfoot. A Wings emblem adorns the tongue, and at the back, the signature ribbed heel tab is left untouched. The collar features a faux lizard motif, adding texture to the otherwise matte-finished construction.
Air Jordan 2 Retro “Chicago Home”
Release Date: June 07, 2014
Lowest Price: $104 USD
First a retro in 1994, “Chicago Home” later returned in 2008 and most recently in 2014 after a string of limited releases. “Chicago Home” subtly subverts the classic color story by introducing gray overlays to the outsole in lieu of “Chicago’s” blacked-out paneling. Though subdued at first glance, the medial panel features a lizard skin print. “Varsity Red” piping accents the white leather uppers, with red Wings branding at the tongue and a Nike logo stamped atop the heel tab.
The original “Chicago” Air Jordan 1, released in 1985, ushered in today’s drop culture, the painstaking art of snagging coveted Air Jordans and other high-valued sneakers at the drop of a hat. The bright red-and-black colorway, created by Micheal Jordan, was initially banned on the court due to player gear regulations. After Jordan Brand paid costly fees to the NBA, the league eventually approved the colorway, cementing the model as an integral pulse within the sneaker world.
Along with its vintage paneling, “Chicago Lost & Found,” also known as “Chicago Reimagined,” once coyly lived as deadstock on the shelves of mom-and-pop thrift stores — a weathered box tucking away newspaper and final sale receipts upped the prestige for shoe collectors. To get your hands on the box alone proved an exhilarating cop for die-hard sneakerheads. “Chicago Lost & Found” is already dominating Jordan Brand’s holiday lineup. The roundup below celebrates the high-top silhouette, including eye-catching collaborations with A Ma Maniére and Union LA.
Check out each model below on GOAT.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Chicago Lost & Found”
Release Date: November 19, 2022
Lowest Price: $284 USD
“Chicago Lost & Found” first appeared earlier in the year as “Chicago Reimagined.” Collectors may remember the original mashup of “Varsity Red/Black/Sail/Muslin” tones. Expected to dominate Jordan Brand’s 2022 holiday lineup, the revamped model dons the original 1985 construction with subtle improvements to the toebox design. The base is enveloped in white leather, while the lateral panel is adorned with “Varsity Red” overlays, a jet black Swoosh and faded black leather at the collar. “Muslin” tones come in at the tongue with contrasting white laces and a red Nike Air tag at the top, followed by a black collar lining. The Wings logo is stamped just below the collar. The stacked heel features “Sail” midsoles and “Varsity Red” rubber outsoles. “Chicago Lost & Found” packaging harkens back to the sneaker’s 1985 craze, housing graphic tissue paper, vintage-inspired newspaper clippings and an early ‘80s sales invoice.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Shadow 2.0”
Release Date: May 15, 2021
Lowest Price: $238 USD
“Shadow 2.0” dropped in 2021 as a retro remastering of the original “Black/Gray” 1985 AJ1. It’s enveloped in a cool-toned color scheme fronted by muted gray overlays and contrasting smooth grain leather in black. Aside from the stark white midsole, the model carries this tonal colorblocking down to the jet black laces, black outsole and Air Jordan branding near the collar. The familiar Nike Air tag hits the tongue. Its 2018 sister style, “Shadow,” riffs on design by incorporating saturated gray overlays throughout the uppers and collar.
A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Airness”
Release Date: November 24, 2021
Lowest Price: $230 USD
Originally released in November 2021, “Airness” followed the success of A Ma Maniére x Jordan Brand’s Air Jordan 3 “Raised By Women” released earlier in the spring. “Airness” adopts its predecessor’s soft-washed execution using a similar crackled white leather base. Mixed materials, like the translucent overlay along the heel and snakeskin textures wrapping the midsole, contrast against the model’s decorative maroon piping and ribbed rubber heel tag. Hints of black reappear at the quilted lining, laces and oversized Air Jordan emblem stamped atop the tongue. At the heel, a Maniére box tag adorns the collar.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Mocha”
Release Date: May 11, 2019
Lowest Price: $1,621 USD
Travis Scott’s AJ1 “Mocha” collaboration from 2019 features white leather uppers and brown suede paneling. Monochromatic colorblocking continues with a reversed black Swoosh adorning the lateral panel. Subtle tonal changes appear with the off-white midsole, followed by a contrasting black rubber outsole. Nike Air branding decorates the tongue, along with a Cactus Jack cloth patch that reappears near the Swoosh logo in white lettering. The outer heel is stamped with Scott’s graffiti-style face logo. Released in 2020, Jordan Brand’s “Dark Mocha” Air Jordan 1 pays tribute to this style using the same brown-and-white construction with injections of matte black leather near the throat and toe cap.
Union LA x Air Jordan 1 Retro High NRG “Black Toe”
Release Date: November 17, 2018
Lowest Price: $1,254 USD
Jordan Brand and Union LA collaborations often build on symphony of color and texture, referencing signature staples from the franchise. Chris Gibbs’ 2018 “Black Toe” continues this arc by paying homage to thrifting culture. The shoe’s mix-matched facade — notably the inky black overlays, gray suede paneling at the collar and off-white laces — starkly contrasts against the pebbled white leather base, off-white midsole and rich maroon outsole. Its namesake comes from the leather black toebox and hits of black that dominate the lateral panel and Nike Swoosh. Off-white components reappear at the laces and piping along the collar. Finishing touches are seen with blue zig-zag topstitching decorating the heel and yellow piping outlining each component. Cool-toned Nike Air and Jordan branding appear at the collar, alongside a bright yellow Union LA box tag, tying in the silhouette’s collage-inspired theme.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Royal”
Release Date: April 01, 2017
Lowest Price: $367 USD
Originally released in 2013, “Royal” made an anticipated comeback in 2017. The 1985 colorway is true to form. Blacked-out uppers are enveloped in punchy, vibrant blue overlays near the toebox, heel and outsole. The Swoosh overlay is clad in blue pebbled leather, while the uppers are fitted in smooth-grain leather. Because of its stealthy, all-black base, the injection of “Royal Blue” is even more impactful, including the debossed Air Jordan Flight logo and Swoosh branding embroidered on the tongue. Since its release, the “Royal” colorway has appeared in low- and mid-top iterations, becoming a beloved staple in many closets.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Shattered Backboard”
Release Date: June 26, 2015
Lowest Price: $1,299 USD
Observing the legacy of Michael Jordan, the 2015 release of “Shattered Backboard” celebrates the athlete’s formidable airtime during an exhibition match in Italy in 1985. Commemorating his black and orange uniform worn during the game and his ferocious dunking abilities, “Shattered Backboard” salutes this awe-inspiring moment as one of many career highlights. It’s a luxurious and vibrant execution featuring glossy, smooth-grain and pebbled leather overlays, dominated by a two-tone color story. At the base, the silhouette is fitted with a white midsole and studded orange outsole. The outer toe cap, eyelets and tongue are enveloped in a smokey black, which deepens at the laces. Nike branding hugs the tongue, and an Air Jordan insignia hits the collar.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Bred”
Release Date: December 28, 2013
Lowest Price: $354 USD
Dropped in 2013, this AJ1 carries the legacy of a beloved colorway — originally banned by the NBA in 1985. “Bred” proudly reps the Chicago Bulls’ colors and Michael Jordan’s fight to deregulate player gear on the court. Predominantly clad in all-leather black upper, hits of fiery red dominate the collar, outer heel and toe cap. This theme continues with a blazing red outsole stacked atop a white midsole. A black debossed Air Jordan Flight logo disrupts the red overlay at the collar and familiar Nike branding returns to the tongue.
The Air Jordan 11 Retro “Cherry” drops this week on Saturday, December 10. The below roundup showcases underrated 11 Retros regaining momentum amongst the sneaker community in anticipation of the new release. For longtime fans of the iconic silhouette, “Cherry” harkens back to the AJ11 Low “Varsity Red” released in 2001, remixing the low-top’s two-tone color story with glossy, patent leather overlays and white mesh.
This curated list includes hallmark models like “Jubilee / 25th Anniversary,” a 2020 release celebrating Tinker Hatfield’s original 1995 design. Check out the lineup below and shop each style, including “Cherry” on GOAT.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Cherry”
Release Date: December 10, 2022
Lowest Price: $293 USD
Dropping this week, “Cherry”’s streamlined execution mirrors the 2001 Air Jordan 11 Retro Low “Varsity Red.” True to form, the silhouette is defined by red and white colorblocking, with high-gloss, red patent overlays hugging the mudguard. Pops of red return at the collar and Jumpman motif stamped aside the heel. The red components are broken up by white leather overlays and textural mesh punctuating the medial panel. Tonal red herringbone accents hit the translucent rubber outsole, while Phylon padding and a carbon fiber shank plate comprise the midsole.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Cool Grey”
Release Date: December 11, 2021
Lowest Price: $230 USD
“Cool Grey” was originally released in 2001. The silhouette’s mesh lining is replaced with soft-toned gray nubuck and two-tone webbed laces. Tonal gray patent leather overlays decorate the mudguard. A baby blue translucent rubber outsole complements the model’s muted, gray-scale color story, while an Air unit and Phylon padding equip the midsole. A silver-toned Jumpman insignia is embroidered at the back of the collar. Geometric “23” branding adorns the outer heel.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Jubilee / 25th Anniversary”
Release Date: December 12, 2020
Lowest Price: $283 USD
“Jubilee / 25th Anniversary” celebrated the retro’s quarter-century birthday with a blacked-out, monochromatic color story. The uppers are segmented by high-shine patent leather overlays at the mudguard and mesh inserts running along the medial panel. Silver-toned eyelets stand out against the webbed lacing system and mesh paneling, while a metallic Jumpman is embossed at the collar. The tri-tone stacking usually applied to the midsole is replaced with a tone-on-tone construction, including a frosty rubber component and white cushioning at the outsole.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Bred”
Release Date: December 14, 2019
Lowest Price: $344 USD
The 2019 version of “Bred” stays true to the Chicago Bulls colors, with OG paneling and hardware inspired by the silhouette’s 1995 debut. Distinct to this “Bred” variant is the “Varsity Red” rubber outsole that pays homage to the original style worn by Michael Jordan. Glossy black patent leather sits atop the padded midsole, while the uppers are clad in nubuck leather and ballistic netting. A red embroidered Jumpman logo and stylized “23” emblem hit the back of the heel.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Concord”
Release Date: December 8, 2018
Lowest Price: $204 USD
“Concord” swaps its “23” insignia for a stylized “45,” celebrating the jersey number worn by Michael Jordan after taking a brief hiatus from the court. Returning in pristine form, the style dons its original black patent leather mudguard and blinding white upper. To complement the airy composition, smokey gray paneling wraps the outsole. Hits of black, like the Jumpman logo near the back of the collar and the stylized tag positioned underneath the webbed laces, maintain the model’s two-tone colorblocking.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Space Jam”
Release Date: December 9, 2016
Lowest Price: $434 USD
2016’s “Space Jam” released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1996 movie Space Jam. Originally a player exclusive worn by the athlete, the model’s streamlined aesthetic is dominated by stealthy black uppers and a monochromatic webbed lacing system built into the medial panel. The blacked-out components are contrasted by the glossy finish of the patent leather mudguard and chunky outsole consisting of white padding and a translucent rubber outsole.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “72-10”
Release Date: December 12, 2015
Lowest Price: $184 USD
“72-10” is a commemorative model that celebrates Michael Jordan leading the Chicago Bulls to a 72-10 regular-season record. The silhouette features distinctive pebbled leather uppers and suede paneling at the collar, contrasted by sleek patent leather overlays at the mudguard. A cushioned white outsole is fitted atop a translucent rubber outsole. Metallic maroon-tinted Jumpman branding adds a pop of color at the outer heel.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue”
Release Date: December 20, 2014
Lowest Price: $274 USD
“Legend Blue” is an icy, minimalist take on the retro silhouette. This colorway originally debuted in 1996 when Michael Jordan famously sported the silhouette during the NBA All-Star Game. The uppers are clad in white, smooth-grain leather, which continues at the base with a glossy patent leather mudguard. Powder blue elements disrupt the monochromatic build, seen at the outsole, tongue and embroidered Jumpman insignia stamped on the heel tab. Instead of dominating the entirety of the medial panel, the signature mesh is applied exclusively to the tongue with contrasting black piping at the collar and counter lining. As a finishing touch, a black/blue carbon fiber plate equips the outsole for extra support.
With Jordan Brand’s Holiday 2022 lineup finally rolling out, “Midnight Navy” is among a handful of sneakers slated to release between October and December. The beloved Air Jordan 4‘s familiar colorblocking harkens back to the OG “Fire Red” model, first seen in 1989. The original paneling is updated with speckled details at the midsole and support wings, while the silhouette’s signature mesh netting is offset with navy blue eyelets. The roundup below positions the upcoming release amongst iconic entries in the franchise, including celebratory executions, like “Bred,” which highlights Michael Jordan’s victory during the 1996 NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics. Others, like the 2019 release of “Sail,” showcase the sneaker’s crossover appeal and work with late designer Virgil Abloh. Check out each model on GOAT and stay tuned for the “Midnight Navy” drop.
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Midnight Navy”
Release Date: October 29, 2022
Lowest Price: $344 USD
Released last week, “Midnight Navy” revisits the classic colorblocking of “Fire Red” with speckled support wings inspired by “White Cement.” White leather uppers dominate the style while hits of navy blue land on the cages and midsole. White netting adorns the throat and quarter panels. Solid gray components and an exposed Air unit round out the heel. A blue Jumpman motif is stamped on the heel tag, and embroidered “Air Jordan” and “Flight” tags accent the top and back of the tongue.
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Military Black”
Release Date: May 21, 2022
Lowest Price: $277 USD
Released on May 21, 2022, “Military Black” is a simple and monochromatic execution of the famed silhouette. The colorway predominantly features touches of black and light gray suede paneling. The model’s signature netting hugs the throat and midfoot with contrasting eyelets in black. The support wings, studded toe caps and sole are dressed in a muted gray. The oversize tongue is adorned with a Jumpman patch, and an embossed motif is parked back against the heel.
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Lightning”
Release Date: August 28, 2021
Lowest Price: $311 USD
At the time of its 2006 release, the vibrant colorway, “Lightning,” was exclusively sold as an online release housing a T-shirt. The model made an anticipated comeback in August 2021. The nubuck uppers are famously clad in bright “Tour Yellow” hues. Grayscale accents adorn the nubuck upper, starting with jet black hardware near the lacing system and netting along the medial panel. At the midsole, white and tonal gray accents build out the stacked sole, giving a peak of the Air unit underfoot. The color story continues with hints of black at the heel and tongue.
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Black Cat”
Release Date: January 22, 2020
Lowest Price: $852 USD
“Black Cat” shows love to Michael Jordan by embodying the star’s nickname. Stealthy, blacked-out paneling pays homage to the athlete’s formidable presence on the court. The reworked iteration adds a sense of depth through the shoe’s matte finish and contrasting high-gloss hardware, mesh overlays and webbed eyelets, which dominate the quarter panel and midfoot. A “Flight” patch sits atop the tongue while the heel tag is decorated with an oversize Jumpman motif. “Black Cat” originally released in 2006, later dropping again in 2020.
Off-White x Wmns Air Jordan 4 SP “Sail”
Release Date: July 25, 2020
Lowest Price: $1,068 USD
“Sail” marks the third collaborative effort between Jordan Brand and the late Virgil Abloh. The shoe debuted during Off-White’s Fall/Winter runway presentation and MCA exhibition. The model’s creamy, monochrome theme is offset with tonal variations throughout the lacing system. The line’s signature stenciling accents the smooth-grain uppers, along with off-white embellishments that hug portions of the midsole and outsole. A custom maker’s mark inside the netting denotes mutual branding and the model’s manufacturing location. A semi-translucent bubbled tab is melded to the heel. Small embellishments, such as “AIR” lettering stamped above the window unit, complement the model’s soft-washed color story.
Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Off Noir”
Release Date: August 29, 2020
Lowest Price: $302 USD
The Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Off Noir” was quite divisive at the time of release. Founder Chris Gibbs’ creation drew inspiration from childhood pastimes by shortening the height of the model’s larger-than-life tongue, giving it the appearance as though it was tucked down. Further distinguishing the silhouette, “Off Noir” is enveloped in a mash-up of moody accent colors against the black base. Key differences include the translucent support wings and webbed eyelets, both of which starkly pop against the white fish netting near the throat and vamp. Mixed materials, like the woven paneling at the toe cap and collar, break up the shoe’s suede components. In lieu of a colorblocked midsole, the style dons a solid mustard yellow base. “Nike Air” branding hugs the heel with red “Air Jordan” patches on the tongue.
Air Jordan 4 Retro OG “Fire Red”
Release Date: November 27, 2020
Lowest Price: $303 USD
The OG colorway originally debuted in 1989 and was later re-released in 2006 and 2012. This AJ4 is a bright and clean iteration of the iconic model — mostly dominated by hits of red, black, and gray. Faithful to its predecessor, “Fire Red” dons a white leather upper punctuated by red accents at the eyelets and outsole. The outer heel, midsole and support wings are enveloped in inky, black tones contrasting the medial webbing. The visible Air unit is offset by light gray trimming along the outsole. The heel features an oversized “Nike Air” graphic, with “Flight” branding on the tongue.
Air Jordan 4 Retro OG “Bred”
Release Date: May 04, 2019
Lowest Price: $378 USD
In May 2019, “Bred” re-released, staying true to its 1989 source material. “Nike Air” graphics dominate the heel tab in gray. These tones are incorporated in the piping along the collar, the netted eyelets and stacked outsole contrasting the model’s smokey, black suede paneling. The support wings and mesh overlay complement the monochromatic color story, which continues with colorblocked “Nike Air” and Jumpman branding on the heel and tongue.
Air Jordan 4 Retro OG “White Cement”
Release Date: February 13, 2016
Lowest Price: $561 USD
“White Cement” is another iteration from Jordan Brand’s remastered campaign. The original ‘89 silhouette was made famous after appearing in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, later reissued in 1999, 2012 and again in 2016. It’s a simple, cool-toned execution with decorative overlays structured throughout the upper. The tiered midsole sees a mix of textures and finishes, like the matte herringbone insert in black, which is paired alongside solid gray and white components framing the exposed Air unit.
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